Sacraments

A child is usually baptized within six months to a year of his/her birth. Please contact the parish secretary to arrange for a Baptism at: (203) 758-2659 or st.john@snet.net. A Baptism preparation class is required for the parents before Baptism. For Baptism of older children, further classes or special arrangements may be required.

First Reconciliation & First Communion

Religious education classes begin at age 5-6. First grade is a prerequisite for First Reconciliation and First Communion. Please contact Annette Williams at (203) 758-1346 or annette@stjohnofthecrosschurch.org

Please contact the Pastor at (203) 758-2659 to make these arrangements at least six months to a year prior to the wedding date. Wedding plan commitments should not be set until the couple meets with the Pastor. Couples must attend a Diocesan sponsored Marriage Preparation workshop, which can be arranged by calling (203) 758-2659 or email Father Symolon at pastor@stjohnofthecrosschurch.org

The website of the Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Hartford contains the common marriage preparation policy and a schedule of Engaged Couples’ meetings: www.archdioceseofhartford.org.

The Family Life office can be found under the Ministries tab from the drop-down menu Life, Family, and Culture.

Reconciliation

The Sacrament of Reconciliation, or Confession, is celebrated Saturday afternoons at 3:30p.m. in the church, immediately before the Vigil Mass (4:30 p.m.). Arrangements can be made anytime by appointment. Please feel welcome to call the Pastor at (203) 758-2659 or email Father Symolon at pastor@stjohnofthecrosschurch.org

Anointing of the Sick

Please contact the Parish Office if you wish to receive this Sacrament or wish to receive Holy Communion at home: (203) 758-2659.

Regular visits are made (weekly) to Middlebury Convalescent Home, but due to privacy laws, patient information cannot be shared by the hospitals. If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please call the parish office at (203) 758-2659 or email the Parish Office at st.john@snet.netor Father Symolon atpastor@stjohnofthecrosschurch.org